Human Resources Specialist

City of St. Charles, MO; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Retirement pension plan with IMRF

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a service-oriented, highly organized Human Resources Specialist to join its HR team. You will support recruitment, onboarding, employee development, benefits, performance management, records administration, workforce reporting, and labor-relations activities.

This role offers the chance to gain broad municipal HR experience while supporting employees who deliver essential services to the St. Charles community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant HR experience; public-sector experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, customer service, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint; ability to learn HRIS, applicant tracking, payroll, and performance-management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and professionalism.
• A thorough background check (including fingerprinting) and a drug screen will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support citywide HR programs, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, benefits, performance management, and records administration.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze workforce data to support HR initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, postings, applicant reviews, and onboarding.
• Support annual performance evaluation processes for union and non-union employees.
• Assist employees with benefits, wellness programs, leaves, recognition, and HR inquiries.
• Assist with labor relations and grievance research.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

HRIS familiarity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

HRIS software

Payroll software

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Description

The City of St. Charles is seeking a service-oriented, highly organized Human Resources Specialist to join its Human Resources team. Join a collaborative team that values public service, continuous improvement, and a positive employee experience. To see what it is like to work for us, check out our YouTube Channel.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build broad municipal HR experience while helping support the employees who deliver essential services to the St. Charles community. Provides professional support across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, benefits, performance management, records administration, workforce reporting, and labor-relations activities.

Examples of Duties

• Support Citywide employee training and development programs, including scheduling, communications, vendor coordination, attendance tracking, and budget support.
• Provide responsive, confidential customer service.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, HRIS information, required postings, and employee identification records.
• Prepare HR reports, conduct research, and analyze workforce data to support HR initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant review, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding.
• Support annual performance evaluation processes for union and non-union employees.
• Assist employees with benefits, wellness programs, leave processes, recognition programs, and general HR inquiries.
• Assist with labor relations, collective bargaining preparation, and grievance research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in human resources, analytics, business administration, or a related area; HR education, certification, or public-sector experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, customer service, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint; ability to learn HRIS, applicant tracking, payroll, and performance-management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and professionalism.
• If selected, a thorough background check (including fingerprinting) and a drug screen will be required.

Supplemental Information

• Starting pay commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, opportunities for professional development and much more!

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of St. Charles offers a comprehensive benefit package for employees. For more detailed information, please go to www.stcharlesil.gov.